The Paso Robles Police Department held a DUI/CDL traffic enforcement checkpoint on

Tuesday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to minight in the city of Paso Robles.

During the hours of operation, 312 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with officers screening 223 drivers.

While no motorists were arrested for Driving under the Influence, 20 motorists were issued traffic citations for operating without a license or on a suspended license, 9 vehicles were towed related to these citations.

Additionally, officers arrested one individual for possession of a controlled substance.

As with previous checkpoints, the focus of this checkpoint was to make the roadways safer by

removing/arresting intoxicated drivers while enforcing traffic safety laws related to driver’s licenses or other serious criminal activity.

The Paso Robles Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, received a “mini-grant” administered through California State Berkley to conduct DUI/CDL checkpoints throughout the year.

The program, run by the Traffic Safety Division, supports the Paso Robles Police Department’s mission to work with the community to build trust and provide quality service that actively prevents crime, reduces the fear of crime and promotes safety.

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